Freight OS for Heavy Haulage
The freight operating system for heavy haulage
Heavy haulage is uniquely interdependent: routes, permits, trailer builds, assets and compliance all interact. FRAI is the freight operating system that keeps them on one live reference, working alongside ESDAL, with no rip and replace.
- 98%
- Fewer manual errors
- 40%
- Less planning time
- One
- Operational view
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A freight operating system for heavy haulage is the automation layer that keeps routes, permits, trailer builds, assets, schedules and compliance on one live reference, because in heavy haulage they are all interdependent. FRAI works alongside permit systems such as ESDAL and your existing systems, so a change updates the whole movement, with no rip and replace.
The problem
Why heavy haulage needs a freight operating system
A heavy haulage movement is a route, a permit, a trailer build and a schedule that all depend on each other. When they live in separate tools and inboxes, a single change forces re-checking everything by hand. A freight operating system keeps them on one reference.
Interdependent planning
Route, permit, trailer build and schedule all affect each other, but they are planned in disconnected tools, so context gets lost.
Asset reuse is opaque
Which trailers and modules are built, where they are and whether they can be reused is rarely visible, so assets get rebuilt needlessly.
Permit and compliance load
Raising and tracking permits and keeping compliance aligned is heavy manual work across portals and email.
How FRAI fixes it
How the freight operating system helps heavy haulage
FRAI connects routes, permits, assets, schedules and compliance into one operational view tied to one live reference. It works alongside permit systems such as ESDAL and your existing systems, so planners see the whole movement at once, with no rip and replace.
- Keep heavy haulage routing and permits in the same view as the schedule.
- See live asset and trailer configuration, location and future availability.
- Reuse assets across jobs instead of avoidable rebuilds.
- Connect to permit systems such as ESDAL and keep compliance aligned with the plan.
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1 permit pendingWorkflow before and after
What changes day to day
Before FRAI
- Route, permit, trailer build and schedule in separate tools
- Asset configuration and reuse tracked informally
- Permits raised and chased across portals and email
- Every change forces re-checking the whole movement by hand
With FRAI
- Routes, permits, assets and schedule on one live reference
- Live asset configuration, location and availability
- Assets reused across jobs, fewer avoidable rebuilds
- Permits, documents and compliance aligned with the live plan
Relevant FRAI modules
The modules behind this solution
FRAI works with your existing systems, with no rip and replace. These modules combine to deliver this solution.
Heavy Haulage Routing & Permits
Plan abnormal load routes and manage permits without leaving your operational view.
Asset & Trailer Tracking
Track trailers, modules and assets, their configuration and future availability.
Scheduling & Planning
Plan jobs, assets and people against real operational capacity on one screen.
Compliance
Keep checks, data and documentation aligned with regulatory requirements.
Case study proof
Heavy haulage operator consolidated planning into one view
A heavy haulage operator used FRAI as the operating system around its route, permit, asset and scheduling work, connecting them into one operational view and cutting errors and planning time.
- 98% fewer manual errors
- 40% less planning time
- One scheduling screen
Operational outcomes
VerifiedPrimary result
98% fewer manual errors
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about freight os for heavy haulage with FRAI.
Does a freight operating system replace ESDAL or our permit systems?
No. FRAI works alongside permit systems such as ESDAL and your existing systems. It keeps route, permit, asset and schedule context aligned on one live reference rather than replacing the permit system itself, with no rip and replace.
Why does heavy haulage need a freight operating system specifically?
Because routes, permits, trailer builds, assets and compliance are tightly interdependent. Keeping them on one live reference means a change in one place updates the whole movement, instead of being re-checked by hand across tools.
How does it handle asset build-up and reuse?
FRAI gives planners a live view of assets, configurations and future availability, so they can reuse trailers and modules on the next job instead of stripping down and rebuilding.
Related solutions, integrations and guides
- FRAI for Heavy Haulage OperatorsThe heavy haulage solution in detail
- Freight OS for forwardersA freight OS framed for forwarders
- Freight OS for hauliersA freight OS framed for hauliers
- Guide: What is a freight operating system?
- Guide: Heavy haulage routing and permits explained
- ESDAL integrationWorks alongside permit systems
- Case study: Heavy haulage scheduling & planning
See how FRAI fits into your freight operation
Book a personalised demo and explore how FRAI can automate your workflows across your existing systems, with no rip and replace.